Luis Lehner

AFFILIATIONS

University of Waterloo and University of Guelph

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Research Interests

Understanding gravity in strong/highly dynamical regimes. In
particular study of systems able to produce strong gravitational
and electromagnetic signals. Tests of alternative theories of gravity
and how to do so with upcoming gravitational wave detectors.
Understanding gravitating systems in higher dimensional scenarios.
Explorations of AdS/CFT in dynamical settings (quantum quenches and gravity/fluid correspondence)
Understanding of bubble collisions in non-linear regimes.
AdS instability and implications on thermalization.
Turbulence, relativistic hydrodynamics and gravity

With the era of gravitational wave astronomy already started I'm also placing
considerable focus on the development of a framework with which to test
General Relativity through possible subtle effects of possible deviations. As well,
increasing efforts on multimessenger astronomy

------------- 2017
I'm continuing my focus on gravitational wave astronomy, identifying deeper analysis
of data can be done, as well as challenges to be faced for the next genreation of
detectors. I also begun work on how to address shortcomings typically found extensions to GR obtained through EFT. Last I continue to explore consequences
of turbulence in gravity.

Surpises in (nonlinear) gravity, 21st International Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, New
York, USA, July 15, 2016.

Rattle and shine by compact binaries mergers in the era of gravitational wave astronomy, Canadian Con-
ference On General Relativity and Relativistic Astrophysics, Vancouver, BC, Canada, July 9th, 2016